I found it very interesting that the lady in the news, Somer Thompson's mother, was wearing a rosary around her neck on several occasions. I'm assuming they are baptist because the funeral is being held in a Baptist Church.
Do Baptists also pray the rosary?

I couldn't imagine that they did, it would seem to violate their theology. But ultimatly, the rosary is for all Christians to pray. It is acceptable for any true believing Christian to wear one, and pray it if it is their desire. I do see your point about it being odd that a Baptist would desire to.

If you ask me I think we should reserve our judgments. What, after all, is wrong with a Christian wearing a Christian symbol? For any reason? Ultimitaly it will be to glorify God, whether or not they truely understand what it is they are wearing.

More over, perhaps for these baptist their introduction to the Holy Mother (and a new perspective on Christ through her, which is the whole point of the Rosary) will be through, first wearing one as a statement. Perhaps later on, they will become more curios about it, discover how scriptually based it is, and start actually praying it. Such a thing can not be bad.

I found it very interesting that the lady in the news, Somer Thompson's mother, was wearing a rosary around her neck on several occasions. I'm assuming they are baptist because the funeral is being held in a Baptist Church.
Do Baptists also pray the rosary?

No conservative/evangelica/fundamental Baptist or otherwise will partake in this activity.

__________________And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.Matt 23:35

The rosary isn't a necklace. Wearing a crucifix shouldn't be a fashion statement. It's because you want the protection of Jesus near your heart.

Can one defile these objects by wearing them for no reason other than to complete a nice outfit? Sure, but if a Christian does wear these items (one may wear a rosary about the neck, this is not disrespect in and of it's self) for the purpose of honoring their faith then it is fine. Whether or not they believe the holy mother gave the rosary to St. Dominic to aid his efforts fighting heresy in S. France.

It is typically unusual for a Baptist to have a rosary ...but perhaps a Catholic friend or relative gave it to her for some comfort during this trying time. I see nothing wrong with her keeping a rosary around her neck for some motherly comfort from Mary while she is grieving the loss of her little daughter.
I mean, I hardly think this woman has it in mind to wear it as a fashion trend during this time...but yes, I see your point about certain celebs doing it.

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If you ask me I think we should reserve our judgments. What, after all, is wrong with a Christian wearing a Christian symbol? For any reason? Ultimitaly it will be to glorify God, whether or not they truely understand what it is they are wearing.

More over, perhaps for these baptist their introduction to the Holy Mother (and a new perspective on Christ through her, which is the whole point of the Rosary) will be through, first wearing one as a statement. Perhaps later on, they will become more curios about it, discover how scriptually based it is, and start actually praying it. Such a thing can not be bad.

I agree with you, if we are speaking strictly of Christians wearing Christian symbols. However, a trend exists today in which Christian symbols are thought of solely as decoration. I'm sure we've all seen many people living a hedonistic, sinful lifestyle, complete with a cross around their neck or hanging from their rearview mirror. That only serves to, "bring the way of truth into disrepute." (2 Peter 2:2)

For this specific woman, we don't know her intentions, nor do we know her prayer practices, so you're right that we should not judge her.

__________________"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:10Tiber Swim Team - Class of '07